THE PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL VOICE OF QUEENSLAND’S TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS IN STATE SCHOOLS AND TAFE FOR MORE THAN 130 YEARS.

QTEC

QTECTraining.gifThe Queensland Teachers' Education Centre (QTEC) is responsible for the coordination, planning and delivery of the Union's member education and training program.

The Union offers a range of training opportunities for all members of the Union in Brisbane and regional areas. Topics such as LCCs, knowing your working conditions and effective negotiations are included in a program of afternoon seminars which are advertised through workplace union reps and on this website.

QTEC also provides training to administrators, area council delegates, women activists, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members, TAFE and new educator members.

The Union's commitment to new teachers is a priority and is a strong focus of the training program throughout the year. These conferences and courses provide opportunities for new teachers to contribute to Union priorities and directions.

QTEC Covid-safe plan for face-to-face events

Contacting the Queensland Teachers' Education Centre

For all enquiries contact Natalie Meyer, QTEC Coordinator on 07 3512 9000, fax 07 3512 9050, email qtec@qtu.asn.au 

The Union offers a range of courses and seminars focusing on supporting its members by developing skills in the areas of negotiation, conflict resolution, campaigning, public speaking, assertive communication and many others. QTEC includes training and professional development sessions for:

  • Union Reps
  • Women Activists
  • Administrators
  • Area Council delegates
  • School & Branch Activists
  • New Educators
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members
  • TAFE Activists
  • Associate members
     

Online training

  • Please contact QTEC Coordinator Natalie Meyer with enquiries about online training: qtec@qtu.asn.au or 07 3512 9000

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Courses on offer

Union Reps

QTEC conducts training afternoons for new reps and experienced union representatives.

Union Reps (Advanced)

This popular training session is open to Union Reps who have previously completed an introductory course and for reps who wish to update their skills and awareness of current union campaigns.

The content includes campaigning, workplace negotiations, conflict management and others.

Union Reps Conference

The aim of the conference every year is to bring together as many QTU reps as possible to plan campaigns and develop strategies as well as to provide an opportunity for reps from around the state to get together.

Women Activists

Afternoon forums are conducted for women activists with guest speakers and senior officers facilitating. Training sessions are organised by the QTU Women’s Officer and focus on women teachers working conditions, anti-discrimination and harassment, legal protection for teachers, women in the QTU and women in leadership.

Administrators training

These afternoon sessions are held in Brisbane and regionally for principals, deputy principals, HODs, HOSESs. The program includes current issues and campaigns as well as legal issues for educational administrators.

A professional conference for Education Leaders is held annually in Brisbane.

Area Council Training

This course is for area council delegates / proxies and aims to skill area council delegates in the operations of the union.

In Brisbane, this course is held on a Saturday morning followed by lunch and combined Area Council meetings for six Area Council groups, however this format may vary in regional areas.

The content covers issues such as members’ rights and entitlements, report writing, organising branch-based campaigns and strategies on increasing Union involvement.

New Educators

New educator events are conducted in Brisbane and regions including an annual new educator professional conference, held in Brisbane.

All new educator programs cover a number of issues effecting new teachers, including working conditions and entitlements, the role and operations of the Queensland Teachers' Union, legal issues, induction and probation as well as behaviour management.

In 2012 the QTU established a new educator network (NEN) group with new educators from all regions of Queensland forming part of the NEN group for that year. In 2013 and 2014 additional new educators were nominated to be part of the NEN group. This QTU initiative is to involve new educators in important areas of the union’s activities and planning. Training for NENs includes public speaking and activism and advocacy skills.

TAFE Activists

TAFE activists training is available in all areas of Queensland and focuses on issues of relevance to TAFE, TAFE structural issues, campaigning, using the media, recruitment, role of the Union Representative and current issues.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander conference

A biennial conference conducted by QTEC on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members is scheduled for Brisbane in 2019.

QTU Associate Member support

The QTU provides support to Associate Members through university visits as well as delivering programs on areas of importance to new teachers. These include the benefits of Union membership and their industrial and professional rights.

Glen Pearsall, an author of several books on classroom behaviour, conducts sessions in November each year for students in their final years of education training. This seminar has been run by the QTU for a number of years and is very successful. It provides a high level of support to our third and fourth year associate members on classroom management.

QTEC statewide

The Union is committed to the provision of services and training for members statewide, including those in rural and remote areas. Course materials are available for use anywhere in the state. All QTEC courses are facilitated by organisersand Brisbane-based officers in conjunction with QTEC to meet the needs of our members statewide. 

As well as providing training for QTU representatives, afternoon seminars and forums for all members are held in many areas in Queensland. These seminars focus on women's issues, superannuation, teachers and the law and new teachers.

QTEC Schedule - Semester One, 2023

QTEC Schedule - Semester One, 2023

Event

Date

Location/Venue

LCC & Working Conditions

Wednesday 22 March

Paddington

Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 1pm to 3.15pm

Wednesday 22 March

Online

Union Rep – Level 2

Wednesday 22 March

Hervey Bay

NEN23 – Webinar 1

Thursday 23 March

Online

Promotion Panel Training

Friday 24 March

Cairns

Navigating the Industrial Landscape

Monday 27 March

Capalaba

‘Get Set to Rep’ – Intro and Q&A

Thursday 30 March

Online

Union Rep – Level 1 – Part A – 1pm to 3pm

Wednesday 19 April

Online

NEN23 – Webinar 2

Thursday 20 April

Online

Union Rep – Level 1

Thursday 20 April

Bundaberg

TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 – Part A – 3pm to 5pm

Wednesday 26 April

Online

TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 – 12:30pm to 5pm

Thursday 27 April

Online

Union Rep – Level 1 – Full Day

Part A – 9.00am – 11.30am

Part B – 12.15pm – 2.45pm

Tuesday 2 May

Online

TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 – Part A – 3pm to 5pm

Tuesday 2 May

Online

TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 3pm to 5pm

Wednesday 3 May

Online

Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 1pm to 3pm

Wednesday 3 May

Online

Promotion Panel

Wednesday 3 May

Online

Union Rep – Level 1

Wednesday 3 May

Toowoomba

Union Rep – Level 2

Wednesday 3 May

Rockhampton

Union Rep – Level 1

Thursday 4 May

Townsville

Union Rep – Level 1

Friday 5 May

Cairns

Navigating the Industrial Landscape for School Leaders

Monday 8 May

Online

TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 3pm to 5pm

Tuesday 9 May

Online

Union Rep – Level 1 (Full Day)

Tuesday 9 May

Online

LCC & Working Conditions

Tuesday 9 May

Jindalee

NEN23 Training Day

Friday 12 May

Milton

Occupational Violence Training

Tuesday 16 May

Inala

Union Rep – Level 2

Tuesday 16 May

Gladstone

Union Rep – Level 1 – Part A – 1.00pm – 3.15pm

Wednesday 17 May

Online

TAFE Union Rep – Level 1 – 12:30pm to 5pm

Wednesday 17 May

Online

Promotion Panel Training

Wednesday 17 May

Kingaroy

Union Rep – Level 1

Thursday 18 May

Kingaroy

‘Get Set to Rep’ – Intro and Q&A

Thursday 18 May

Online

Union Rep – Level 1

Thursday 18 May

Mackay

Union Rep – Level 2

Thursday 18 May

QTU Varsity

Union Rep – Level 1

Thursday 18 May

Caboolture

Union Rep – Level 1

Monday 22 May

Blackwater

LCC Training (1/2 Day)

Tuesday 23 May

Cairns

Occuptational Violence Training (1/2 Day)

Tuesday 23 May

Cairns

TAFE Union Rep – Level 1

Wednesday 24 May

Gold Coast

Union Rep – Level 1

Wednesday 24 May

Cooroy

Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 1.00pm – 3.15pm

Wednesday 24 May

Online

Union Rep – Level 2

Wednesday 24 May

Caloundra

Promotion Panel Training

Monday 29 May

Online

Union Rep – Level 2

Monday 29 May

Kedron-Wavell

Occupational Violence Training

Tuesday 30 May

Caloundra

Union Rep – Level 1

Tuesday 30 May

Longreach

Promotion Panel Training

Wednesday 31 May

Sunshine Coast (TBC)

Union Rep – Level 2

Wednesday 31 May

Toowoomba

Union Rep – Level 1 – Part A – 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Wednesday 31 May

Online

Promotion Panel Training

Tuesday 6 June

Maryborough

Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 1.00pm to 3.30pm

Wednesday 7 June

Online

Union Rep – Level 2

Wednesday 7 June

Yeronga

Promotion Panel Training

Thursday 8 June

Paddington

Union Rep – Level 2

Thursday 8 June

Biloela

Navigating the Industrial Landscape

Monday 12 June

Townsville

Navigating the Industrial Landscape

Tuesday 13 June

Mackay

‘Get Set to Rep’ – Intro and Q&A

Wednesday 14 June

Online

Union Rep – Level 2

Wednesday 14 June

Logan

Union Rep – Level 2

Wednesday 14 June

Emerald

Union Rep – Level 2

Thursday 15 June

Cooroy

Union Rep – Level 2

Friday 16 June

Cairns

Union Rep – Level 1 – Part A – 12.00pm to 3.00pm

Monday 19 June

Online

Union Rep – Level 1 – Part B – 12.00pm to 3.00pm

Tuesday 20 June

Online

Please note that the above dates are subject to change.

For further information contact Natalie Meyer QTEC Coordinator, Phone 07 3512 9000 or email qtec@qtu.asn.au

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